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The Land of the CranesFrom the prolific author of The Moon Within comes the heart wrenchingly beautiful story in verse of a young Latinx girl who learns to hold on to hope and love even in the darkest of places: a family detention center for migrants and refugees. Nine year old Betita knows she is a crane. Papi has told her the story, even before her family fled to Los Angeles to seek refuge from cartel wars in Mexico. The Aztecs came from a place called Aztlan, what is
From the prolific author of The Moon Within comes the heart-wrenchingly beautiful story in verse of a young Latinx girl who learns to hold on to hope and love even in the darkest of places: a family detention center for migrants and refugees.Nine-year-old Betita knows she is a crane. Papi has told her the story, even before her family fled to Los Angeles to seek refuge from cartel wars in Mexico. The Aztecs came from a place called Aztlan, what is now the Southwest US, called the land of the cranes. They left Aztlan to establish their great city in the center of the universe-Tenochtitlan, modern-day Mexico City. It was prophesized that their people would one day return to live among the cranes in their promised land. Papi tells Betita that they are cranes that have come home.
Then one day, Betita's beloved father is arrested by Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) and deported to Mexico. Betita and her pregnant mother are left behind on their own, but soon they too are detained and must learn to survive in a family detention camp outside of Los Angeles. Even in cruel and inhumane conditions, Betita finds heart in her own poetry and in the community she and her mother find in the camp. The voices of her fellow asylum seekers fly above the hatred keeping them caged, but each day threatens to tear them down lower than they ever thought they could be. Will Betita and her family ever be whole again?
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Published: 09/15/2020
ISBN: 9781338343809
Pages: 256
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 7.60h x 5.40w x 1.10d
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★★★★★ 5
Love this beautiful blanket.
Color: Cream White, Size: Throw
This blanket did not disappoint. It’s thick and lush and comfortable on the every level. It’s also classy looking.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2026
★★★★★ 5
I LOVE THIS BLANKET!!
Color: Pink, Size: Throw
Just buy it right now because it’s very affordable, high quality, and soooooooo silky soft. Feels similar to a Minky couture blanket, only with longer fuzzies. I got the one sided raspberry pink looking colored throw size and I love it. No regrets, easy to wash, and doesn’t fall apart in washer. I love it and will buy more in the future, highly recommend🩷🩷🩷
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Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Great product!
Color: Double Sided Tie-dye Pink, Size: Throw
We ordered the pink tie-dye colors which is gorgeous so we ordered 2 more in different colors. They are soft and the weight is perfect. A great blanket for bed or snuggling on the couch.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2026
★★★★★ 4
Lola look for a fraction of the price
Color: Cream White, Size: Twin, Color: Cream White, Size: Twin
I bought two of these blankets in twin size to protect our leather chairs from our cats' claws, after giving up on finding slip covers that looked good. I draped and pinned the blankets with a single large safety pin, and they pretty much stay put whereas other throws I've tried this with have not. I think it's because they're not too heavy or too light. I do need to adjust them from time to time after people have sat in them. I heard these blankets are a good substitute for the pricey Lola blankets, known for their bubbly texture. I haven't seen a Lola blanket, but these are certainly much less expensive and very nice, so soft and with the same bubbly look. The bubbles are not quite as pronounced as I'd hoped, but I have not tried following the manufacturer's suggestion of fluffing up by tumble-drying on cool with tennis balls. I'm happy with this purchase, and my cats are too.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Luxury at its finest. Must have. You will not be disappointed!
Size: Twin(60" x 80"), Color: Tie-dye Coffee
This blanket is a must have! I purchased several to compare and decide which one was going to make the cut. There was absolutely no competition. This is the softest, most luxurious, coziest and authentic looking blanket. I told my sweetheart THIS is the cozy time blanket! Luxury at its finest! I have real vintage for jackets that are extremely luxurious and this rivals them with a clear conscience!Absolutely stunning and extremely high class feeling and appearing. Also semi-heavy and very warm . Upgrade to any space
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Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2026
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